The Department of Energy is renewing funding for five National Quantum Information Science Research Centers with $625 million over five years. This represents a major commitment to maintaining US leadership in quantum technologies that could revolutionize computing, communication, and national secur
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has identified the first malware families using large language models during execution. This represents a major shift toward more adaptive, autonomous cyber threats that can bypass traditional defenses.
Companies are paying workers worldwide to record everyday physical tasks like folding towels and manipulating objects. This annotated data is becoming the foundation for training humanoid robots that could transform manufacturing and domestic work within a decade.
Teenage Engineering has launched the EP-40 Riddim sampler and EP-2350 Ting microphone as a $329 bundle. The reggae-themed sampler includes sounds from King Jammy and Mad Professor, while the mic offers four voice-changing effects and sample triggering capabilities.
Elon Musk’s xAI required employees to submit biometric data including faces and voices to train its “Ani” AI companion. The program, code-named “Project Skippy,” gave the company perpetual rights to use employee likenesses. Some employees expressed concerns about potential misuse of their data.
China’s markets showed remarkable resilience despite broader Asian weakness driven by AI concerns. The White House cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 34% to 10% effective November 10, while China suspended some retaliatory tariffs for one year. A US agricultural trade delegation’s visit went largely
Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement that fundamentally changes Android’s app ecosystem. The agreement cuts Google’s standard fees and forces open competition until 2032, marking a major victory for developers.
Snowflake is going after PostgreSQL developers with open source extensions that connect directly to Apache Iceberg tables. The move comes after their $250 million acquisition of Crunchy Data in June. It’s all about making Snowflake more accessible without forcing architectural changes.
IBM is planning to cut thousands of jobs in Q4 2025, representing a low single-digit percentage of its 270,000-strong workforce. The move comes as the company shifts focus toward its software segment and aims to capitalize on AI and cloud growth opportunities.
Nintendo is officially shifting its primary development focus to the Switch 2 after revealing that 84% of new console owners are upgrading from the original Switch. The company sold 10.36 million Switch 2 units between June 5 and September 30, making it the biggest console launch ever.
